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How to write six text types for First Language English IGCSE

Sarah O'Rourke - Dec 10, 2024
Directed WritingExemplarsExtended ResponseFLE Paper 1FLE Paper 2IGCSE First Language EnglishWriting Skills
Writing for IGCSE First Language English

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This PowerPoint will teach students how to write six text types that Cambridge could ask them to write for Paper 1, Extended Response:

  • Journal
  • Letter
  • Newspaper report
  • Magazine article
  • Interview
  • Speech

The lesson have six full-length examples of each of these text types for students to unpack.

Please note that students could also be asked to write a formal report. I have a video lesson, PowerPoint, worksheet and example report available for free here.

Video lesson: how to write six text types for Paper 1 IGCSE First Language English

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PowerPoint for writing the six text type for IGCSE First Language English

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Worksheet for writing the six text type for IGCSE First Language English

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One comment on “How to write six text types for First Language English IGCSE”

  1. […] Make sure you know the basic style and voice required for each. Being comfortable with all the possible text types is part of your study plan. You can practice by taking a scenario (for example, the story in a past Text C) and writing a short diary entry from a character’s perspective, or a news report about the events, etc. This will build your flexibility in writing style. Teachers can help by assigning such tasks, and Taughtly even provides a dedicated lesson on how to write the six text types for Paper 1 Question 3. […]

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